2018 Volkswagen Atlas: fuel leak

Filed Aug 24, 2026 · Fuel system · OK

Fuel line leak due to the angle the manufacturer line is coming out of the fuel tank. Rubbing on the line caused a wear on the line, gas leak and has to be repaired and rerouted by mechanic to keep this from happening again. Very unsafe condition due to fumes and risk of fire. No warning lights just a very strong fuel smell and fuel leaking from under the vehicle.

Filed Dec 8, 2025 · Fuel system · CA

Gas tank melted on top of the tank next to drive shaft and a hole was leaking gas- we are keeping the tank that was removed for investigation. Extreme safety issue that put my daughter and granddaughters at risk of fire/explosion when it was unknown that there was a gas leak while driving. The part was inspected by a repair shop in Lake Havasu AZ as well as the Capistrano Volkswagen, CA dealership and no explanation of the cause. Since the vehicle is out of warranty the VW.com and the dealership refused to replace without full charge. Insurance claim has been filed. There were no warning lamps messages or other symptoms of the failure. About 45 miles prior to gas leak detection, while fueling, the reverse pressure shutoff did not work, and a significant amount of gas was released at the station. No indication of a leak from the gas tank until the car stopped, then significant release onto the ground was observed.

Filed Jan 10, 2022 · Fuel system · PA

While driving on Saturday, Jan 8, 2022, my Atlas started leaking fuel. It felt like it just down-shifted on its own and the gas pedal stopped working. We were simultaneously overcome by the smell of gasoline inside the car. Both the engine and EPC warning lights were on. Thankfully, I was just about to pull into my driveway when this happened, so I was able to safely stop and we exited vehicle immediately. the entire engine was smoking and fuel was pouring out of the engine onto the ground. It eventually slowed to a drip. I called my local VW dealership but it was closed so I left a message. I also filled out on online service request the next day.

Filed Oct 4, 2021 · Driver assistance, Engine · LA

Volkswagen Dealership of Lake Charles, LA attempted to repair a safety recall on catalytic converter. When I picked my car up for the safety recall on the catalytic converter my car smelled like fuel and was leaking fuel and would not stay running and stopped running while driving in traffic and at stop lights and intersections. The dealership has had my vehicle for 3 months and still not repaired my recall correctly and I just got it back today October 4th and the problem remains unresolved. I attempted to back out into traffic and my car stopped running and there was incoming traffic. Luckily me and my 2 daughters were not hurt however this car is not safe and request the dealership fixes the safety recall correctly.

Filed Jun 12, 2019 · Fuel system · 14,000 miles · TN

Tl* the contact owns a 2018 volkswagen atlas. The contact smelled fuel coming from the vehicle. While refueling the vehicle, the contact saw fuel leaking underneath from the fuel tank. The contact took the vehicle to village volkswagen of chattanooga (6001 international dr, chattanooga, tn 37421, (423) 855-4981) and was informed that he caused the damage; therefore, the dealer refused to repair the vehicle. There was a valid warranty in effect since there was currently only 14,000 miles on the vehicle. In 2018, there was an unknown recall for the fuel tank leaking even though the contact's vehicle was not included in the recall. The contact spoke with the manufacturer and they agreed with the dealer. The failure mileage was 14,000.

Filed Jun 9, 2019 · Engine · 31,833 miles · PA

Fuel distribution rail pressure pipe leaking fuel. Smelled fuel when walking past vehicle on 8 may 2019 when stationary and not running. Fuel was visible on top of engine below pipe.. Was returned by dealer on 17 may19 after they acknowledged leak and reset seals. On 9 jun 2019, smell of fuel was detected when starting vehicle. Fuel visible on top of engine below pressure pipe. Vehicle was stationary and had again been sitting over night.

Filed May 29, 2019 · Fuel system, Steering · 9,900 miles · SC

Check engine light came on before 3,000 miles. Cylinder 2 misfire. Dealership fixed it on the 3rd try after getting vw involved. It was a faulty gas tank, leaking fuel into the lines. They replaced the tank and the charcoal canister. Lane assist feature severely malfunctions since day 1 of owning this car. Nearly every time I drive it, the vehicle steers itself into medians, into curves or intersections, into oncoming traffic, always while I'm actively driving straight. I contacted vw; they recommended having the system inspected. Dealership could find no problems with it, stating it was just a characteristic of the car. I will not just turn that feature off when I'm paying for it. I asked vw to buy the vehicle back, as it has increasingly become more dangerous for myself and my children. They denied my request. I have contacted the better business bureau in hopes of getting a more sensible outcome, but vw has only offered to settle my concerns for $2,500, which is not acceptable. This is an accident waiting to happen.